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ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL
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| Kevin Scanlon | Jay Pilnick | Carol Murphy | Colleen Grady |
| Principal | Assistant Principal | Assistant Principal | Dean of Students |
Roslyn High School475 Round Hill Rd Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Phone: 516-801-5100 Fax:516-801-5108 |
Roslyn High School is located approximately one mile north of the Long Island Expressway on the northeast corner of Roslyn Road and Round Hill Road. The main entrance is on Round Hill Road.DirectionsParkingStaff DirectoryHaving trouble reaching someone?Please call 801-5000 for assistance. |
Board Approves Grade Weighting Recommendation
On June 3, the Board of Education approved the administration's recommendation on the weighting of grades, which is explained in the attached presentation. It has three parts: college admissions process, RHS college acceptances and grade weighting. Parents will receive further communication from the high school about the changes.
Cafeteria Renovation ProjectWe are pleased to present for the school community's review information concerning the upcoming high school cafeteria renovation project. Below is the presentation given by the architects at the Board of Education meeting of May 6, 2010; several renderings showing the existing cafeteria floor plan and proposed changes; and a 3-D animation that takes the viewer through the new cafeteria. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2011.
• Architects' PowerPoint Note: The animation is a large file and may take extra time to download. |
Meal Pre-Payment Plan using:
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August 2010
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Students:
We hope that you are enjoying your summer vacation. Preparations are still being made for your return in September. This year we will welcome the class of 2014.
Communication is a key factor in the success of students in any school. Providing information to parents in a quick and precise manner is critical. We greatly encourage you to sign up for e-mail announcements. Simply go to the Roslyn Schools website at roslynschools.org and click on "E-mail Announcements" in the blue bar on the left side of the screen and fill out the requested information. You will then receive e-mails from the school and district on important topics.
The website provides a significant amount of information for the most common requests and questions. In our continuing effort to go green, this letter is posted on the high school section of the district website along with information pertaining to the following areas:
Bridging the Gap News
Castle Learning (Schoolisland.com)
Character Education
Clubs and Activities schedules
Code of Student Behavior
Naviance (College Admission Site)
Communications Protocol
Community Service description and forms
Course descriptions
Course Level Comparisons
Course Offerings for 2009-2010
Driver Education
Driver Safety Training
The Roslyn Hilltop Academy
Lunch menu
Meal Prepayment Plan
The Research Program
Roslyn High School Scholarship Fund with Application
Senior Awards Form
Student Handbook
Student Calendar
Summer Reading Lists
Health Forms and Information including:
Student Activity Link
Parent-Faculty Association
There have been some significant changes that will impact the operations of the high school and district this year. Please review the following carefully:
New Start Time and Bell Schedule:
1. As you may read in Dr. Brenner's summer update letter, the district will have new start times and bell schedules.
2. The high school will now begin first period at 8:10 am. The warning bell will sound at 8:05.
3. Please find a copy of the new bell schedule in this envelope. This schedule will also be posted on the webpage along with the one and two hour delay schedules.
Weighting of Grades:
1. The weighting will be done retroactively.
2. The final grades will be multiplied by the following criteria in order to determine the weighted GPA:
a. Advanced Placement Courses 1.10
b. Research Honors Courses 1.09
c. Honors or Accelerated Courses 1.08
3. A complete list of courses for each level will be posted on the guidance section of the website.
4. None of the actual course grades will be changed. The GPA will appear on the transcript as a weighted and an unweighted GPA.
5. Weighting would be applied for Earth Science Honors, Algebra Honors, Algebra Research Honors and Algebra Accelerated courses in the 8th grade.
6. The unweighted average will be used to determine the valedictorian and salutatorian and for inclusion in honor societies.
Lease of St. Mary's School:
1. The district has entered into an agreement that will allow us to use the former school building and fields at St. Mary's.
2. The Pupil Personnel Services Office and the Adult Education Office and classrooms are being moved to St. Mary's over the summer.
Parking:
1. Due to the agreement with St. Mary's, we will be moving a large number of our buses to the parking lots at that facility.
2. This will allow us to park a larger number of students on campus. We will be reassigning the location of faculty and student parking. We will designate 160 spaces in the front lot and 20 spaces in the rear field house lot for students.
3. The parking lottery will take place in the fall and spring. Seniors who have met our eligibility requirements to park on campus should listen and look for announcements from Mrs. Grady, Dean of Students, within the first few days of school for the time and location of the lottery.
4. There is a separate letter in this packet for seniors regarding parking.
5. Student parking is limited to seniors ONLY with a New York State drivers license and a New York State registered vehicle. A mandatory Driver Safety Training class must be completed through the Adult Education Program before a parking permit will be issued.
6. Juniors are not permitted to park on school grounds under any circumstances. Juniors who violate the parking code could lose their parking privileges for their entire senior year.
7. Parents desiring to drop off or pick up students should do so at the drop-off area at the auditorium
entrance or at the Harbor Hill Road entrance by the administration building (please do not go down the hill to drop off).
New Cafeteria:
1. Beginning in June, 2011, the cafeteria and snack bar will be completely renovated.
2. The Cafteria Renovation Committee is making provisions for the availability of food during the construction. The committee will keep everyone updated with postings on the website.
In addition, the following information will be of great assistance to you:
First Day:
1. The first day of school is on Tuesday, September 7th. Our cafeteria services will open on that day.
2. All students are to report to their first period class when special announcements will be made.
3. Students who do not have a first period class must report to the auditorium promptly at 8:10a.m.
4. An additional copy of your schedule will be distributed during the first period/homeroom.
Emergency Contact Cards:
1. It is imperative that every parent update their emergency contact card information. If there were any changes to the information you have provided to the school previously, please fill out the card and return it to the nurses office before the end of the first week.
Schedules:
1. A copy of your schedule is included in this envelope.
2. Please see the letter from Mr. Mandel, Director of Guidance, in this envelope regarding guidelines for schedule changes and important dates and deadlines.
Lockers:
1. Your locker assignment and combination will be listed on your schedule.
2. Please keep this information confidential. Do not share your locker or combination with anyone.
Transportation:
1. A bus pass for each student eligible for bus service, mailed from the Transportation Office, shows the student's individual bus stop location, morning pick-up time, and bus number.
2. If you have any questions about transportation, you can call 801-5190 and speak with Mr. Shoob.
3. Parents desiring to drop off or pick up students should do so at the drop-off area at the auditorium entrance or at the Harbor Hill Road entrance by the administration building (please do not go down the hill to drop off).
Student Handbooks:
1. Student Handbooks are inserted in the Daily Planner which will be distributed during the first week of school at the grade level assemblies.
2. The information in the student handbook is also posted on our website.
3. Students should review the information in the handbook and keep it handy for easy reference.
4. It would be helpful if parents also become familiar with the handbook.
Attendance Policy:
1. Students and parents should review the enclosed Attendance Policy.
2. Please be aware that attendance in first period classes is as important as any other class.
3. Students who arrive late to school run the risk of losing course credit, since appeals are not granted for lateness.
4. Please note that in order for students to participate in after-school activities or sports, students are required to attend at least four classes.
5. Any senior who receives an NCA in any class will lose his/her parking privileges for the remainder of the school year.
Use of Electronic Devices:
1. Many students carry iPods, cell phones, and pagers in school. These devices are not to be used in the building except in the cafeteria.
2. Please remind your child that phones, pagers, and other electronic devices must be kept out of sight and turned off during the day, or they will be confiscated. This includes all classrooms and hallways.
Appropriate Dress:
All students should dress appropriately for school. Student dress is a personal matter; however, parents and their children need to exercise good judgment about what is acceptable and tasteful. As the weather becomes warmer, some people dress in a manner that could be best described as skimpy. It is for this reason I am asking you to help us maintain decorum. Please consider some of the following examples as you discuss this letter with your son or daughter:
• Offensive language on clothing is prohibited. This pertains to sexual references, insensitive gender, racial or religious words/terms or messages about alcohol/illicit drugs
• Underwear that is not covered by outerwear
• Tops that are too short
• Beachwear
This list is not intended to be all inclusive. Please consider it to be a guide. We want a school environment that promotes learning.
Special Education:
Students with IEPs or 504 accommodations will receive the name of their roster teacher by mail after the first week. This is ensure that all changes have been noted.
Please refer to the website for periodic updates on other issues as the year progresses. Enjoy the remainder of the summer vacation. I look forward to seeing you in September.
Kevin Scanlon
Principal
New Bell Schedule for 2010-11
| Warning Bell | 8:05am | |
| Period 1 | 8:10am | 8:54am* |
| Period 2 | 8:58am | 9:38am |
| Period 3 | 9:42am | 10:22am |
| Period 4 | 10:26am | 11:06am |
| Period 5 | 11:10am | 11:50am |
| Period 6 | 11:54am | 12:34pm |
| Period 7 | 12:38pm | 1:18pm |
| Period 8 | 1:22pm | 2:02pm |
| Period 9 | 2:06pm | 2:48pm** |
** Announcements — 2 minutes
Graduation 2010
Roslyn High School's 104th Commencement
at the Tilles Center, June 25, 2010